ROPA Keiler 2 User manual

Operating Manual
Keiler 2
Software version: 23RK21016
Printed in Germany: 10/2023
Generation 1
Edition 6
E901396GB

Translation of the Original Operating Manual
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ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH
Sittelsdorf 24
D-84097 Herrngiersdorf
Phone: + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 0
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Contents
1 Preface......................................................................... 13
1.1 Name plate and important data...............................................................17
1.2 Serial numbers of pickups.......................................................................19
1.3 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................20
1.4 Extended documentation......................................................................... 21
1.4.1 Supplier documentation and purchased parts operating manual............ 21
2 Safety........................................................................... 23
2.1 General.................................................................................................... 25
2.2 Obligations of the entrepreneur...............................................................25
2.3 General symbols and instructions........................................................... 26
2.3.1 Safety signs............................................................................................. 27
2.4 Proper use............................................................................................... 28
2.4.1 Foreseeable misuse:............................................................................... 28
2.5 Hazard zone............................................................................................ 29
2.6 Safety stickers on the machine............................................................... 31
2.7 Safety and health protection................................................................... 35
2.8 Requirements for the operating and maintenance personnel..................36
2.9 Use of the boarding steps.......................................................................36
2.10 In the event of accidents.........................................................................36
2.11 Handling and process materials..............................................................37
2.12 Residual risks.......................................................................................... 37
2.13 Hazards caused by mechanical influences............................................. 37
2.14 Hazards caused by electromagnetic influences...................................... 37
2.15 Hazards caused by electricity................................................................. 38
2.16 Hazards caused by process materials.................................................... 39
2.17 Hazards caused by noise........................................................................39
2.18 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system............................................... 40
2.19 Hazards caused by pneumatic system................................................... 40
2.20 Hazards caused by hot substances/surfaces..........................................40
2.21 Risks due to drive shafts.........................................................................41
2.22 Stability with the side-driven harvester....................................................41
2.23 Personal protective equipment................................................................42
2.24 Leakage................................................................................................... 42
2.25 Prohibition of unauthorised modifications and alterations....................... 42
2.26 Safety and protective equipment.............................................................43
2.27 Immobiliser...............................................................................................44
3 Technical data and general view...............................45
3.1 Technical data..........................................................................................47
3.2 Tyre pressure...........................................................................................49
3.3 General overview.....................................................................................50
3.4 Transport draft for low-loader transport of the bunker machine.............. 53
3.5 Transport draft for low-loader transport of the overloading bunker
machine....................................................................................................55
3.6 Lashing eyes for transport by low-loader/ship.........................................57
4 General Description................................................... 59
4.1 Occupation...............................................................................................61
4.2 Bunker machine scope of delivery.......................................................... 63
4.3 Overloading bunker machine scope of delivery...................................... 64
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5 Control elements........................................................ 65
5.1 Ladders.................................................................................................... 67
5.1.1 Left ladder................................................................................................67
5.1.2 Right ladder............................................................................................. 69
5.1.3 DoubleSelect ladder................................................................................ 71
5.2 Overview of tractor operating components............................................. 72
5.2.1 Tractor terminal........................................................................................73
5.2.2 Lifter operating component......................................................................74
5.2.3 Bunker control element (bunker machine).............................................. 76
5.2.4 Freely assignable control element.......................................................... 79
5.2.5 Video terminal for digital video system (option)...................................... 80
5.3 Overview of machine controls................................................................. 81
5.3.1 Control unit above picking conveyor....................................................... 81
5.3.2 Control unit above central electrical system............................................82
5.3.3 Control elements above DoubleSelect platform...................................... 83
6 Operation..................................................................... 85
6.1 First startup..............................................................................................88
6.1.1 Adjustment of the drawbar eye............................................................... 89
6.1.1.1 Drawbar eye ball..................................................................................... 90
6.1.1.2 Drawbar eye hitch (export)......................................................................91
6.1.2 Adjustment of the cardan shaft............................................................... 92
6.1.3 Adjusting the hydraulic system................................................................92
6.1.4 Number plate........................................................................................... 94
6.1.5 Installing the electrics on the tractor....................................................... 95
6.2 Safety regulations during operation of the machine................................98
6.2.1 Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines...................................... 99
6.2.2 Behaviour during or after contact to the power lines.............................100
6.3 Operating concept with ISOBUS...........................................................101
6.3.1 Tractor terminal......................................................................................101
6.3.1.1 AUX-N – Auxiliary Control (new)...........................................................102
6.3.1.1.1 Generally supported AUX-N functions of the machine..........................102
6.3.1.1.2 Supported AUX-N functions of the bunker machine............................. 104
6.3.1.1.3 Supported AUX-N functions of the overloading bunker machine.......... 105
6.3.1.2 Task Controller basic (option)................................................................107
6.3.1.3 Tractor terminal display areas............................................................... 108
6.3.1.3.1 ESC key.................................................................................................110
6.3.1.3.2 Road mode............................................................................................ 111
6.3.1.3.3 Field operation menu.............................................................................112
6.3.1.3.4 Folding mode menu...............................................................................115
6.3.1.3.5 Pickup menu..........................................................................................118
6.3.1.3.6 Sieving channel menu........................................................................... 124
6.3.1.3.7 Separation menu................................................................................... 129
6.3.1.3.8 Picking table menu................................................................................ 134
6.3.1.3.9 Menu for manual control of conveyors..................................................135
6.3.1.3.10 Drive wheel menu..................................................................................137
6.3.1.4 Main menu.............................................................................................138
6.3.1.4.1 Programmable keys...............................................................................139
6.3.1.4.2 Main settings menu............................................................................... 141
6.3.1.4.3 Special functions....................................................................................147
6.3.1.4.4 Operating data.......................................................................................148
6.3.1.4.5 Video menu............................................................................................150
6.3.1.4.6 Menu AUXILIARY ISOBUS................................................................... 150
6.3.1.4.7 Service menu.........................................................................................151
6.3.1.5 Readjusting of thresholds......................................................................152
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6.3.1.5.1 Load-dependant automatic control of sieve conveyor 2 and pintle 1.....153
6.3.1.6 Warning and status indications on the tractor terminal......................... 155
6.3.2 Machine terminal................................................................................... 158
6.3.2.1 Machine terminal display areas.............................................................159
6.3.2.1.1 Sorting platform menu 1........................................................................161
6.3.2.1.2 Sorting platform menu 2........................................................................162
6.3.2.1.3 Sorting platform menu 3........................................................................163
6.3.2.1.4 Sorting platform menu 4........................................................................164
6.3.3 Freely assignable control element.........................................................165
6.3.4 Video terminal for digital video system (option).................................... 173
6.3.4.1 Video terminal display areas................................................................. 174
6.3.4.2 Configuration of camera views..............................................................175
6.3.4.3 Video terminal cleaning mode...............................................................177
6.3.4.4 Video terminal main menu.................................................................... 177
6.3.4.4.1 Video terminal system menu.................................................................178
6.3.4.4.2 Video terminal service menu.................................................................181
6.4 Support foot........................................................................................... 182
6.5 Coupling and uncoupling the machine..................................................183
6.5.1 Coupling machine.................................................................................. 183
6.5.2 Uncoupling the machine........................................................................186
6.6 Road travel............................................................................................ 187
6.6.1 General.................................................................................................. 187
6.7 Braking system...................................................................................... 189
6.7.1 Pneumatic service brake....................................................................... 189
6.7.2 Hydraulic service brake......................................................................... 191
6.7.3 Emergency brake...................................................................................192
6.8 Steering..................................................................................................193
6.8.1 Steering in the Road operating mode................................................... 193
6.8.2 Steering in the Field operating mode.................................................... 193
6.8.2.1 Drawbar steering................................................................................... 194
6.8.2.1.1 Drawbar guard (option)......................................................................... 195
6.8.2.1.2 Drawbar tool tray (option)......................................................................196
6.8.2.2 Axle steering..........................................................................................196
6.9 Chassis.................................................................................................. 199
6.9.1 Slope compensation display field on the tractor terminal...................... 199
6.9.2 Hydraulic slope compensation including automatic function................. 199
6.9.3 Telescopic axle...................................................................................... 201
6.9.4 Drive wheel (option).............................................................................. 202
6.9.5 Additional axle (option)..........................................................................205
6.10 Sunroof/weather protection roof (optional)............................................ 207
6.10.1 Canopy lighting (option)........................................................................ 208
6.11 Lifting......................................................................................................209
6.11.1 Preparation for lifting............................................................................. 209
6.11.2 Lifting process........................................................................................210
6.12 Pickup.................................................................................................... 211
6.12.1 Ridge pickup..........................................................................................212
6.12.1.1 Ridge roller............................................................................................ 212
6.12.1.2 Ridge centring........................................................................................213
6.12.1.3 Shares....................................................................................................215
6.12.1.4 Lifting depth and ridge pressure regulation...........................................217
6.12.1.4.1 Lifting depth........................................................................................... 217
6.12.1.4.2 Ridge pressure regulation..................................................................... 222
6.12.1.5 Disc coulter............................................................................................227
6.12.1.6 Single row pickup.................................................................................. 231
6.12.1.7 Leaf loading roller..................................................................................234
6.12.1.8 Setting row distance.............................................................................. 234
6.12.2 Pickup model without ridge rollers........................................................ 236
6.12.2.1 Lifting depth and ridge pressure relief...................................................237
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6.12.2.1.1 Lifting depth pickup w/o ridge rollers.....................................................237
6.12.2.1.2 Ridge pressure relief of the pickup without ridge rollers....................... 238
6.12.2.2 Disc coulter............................................................................................238
6.12.2.3 Setting row distance.............................................................................. 239
6.12.3 Swath pickup model with lifting shaft and cover belt.............................240
6.12.4 Swath pickup model with shares...........................................................243
6.12.5 Pickup model for carrots....................................................................... 244
6.12.6 Ridge pressure relief............................................................................. 245
6.13 Cleaning.................................................................................................250
6.13.1 Sieving channel and leaf separation..................................................... 250
6.13.1.1 Lifter chain (option)................................................................................251
6.13.1.2 Sieve conveyor 1...................................................................................252
6.13.1.3 Stainless steel plates in sieving channel (option)..................................256
6.13.1.4 Clod breaker of sieve conveyor 1 (option)............................................ 256
6.13.1.5 Sieve conveyor 1 cleaning roller (option)..............................................257
6.13.1.6 Rubber paddle roller sieve conveyor 1 (option).................................... 258
6.13.1.7 Shaker....................................................................................................258
6.13.1.8 Sieve conveyor 2...................................................................................261
6.13.1.9 Clod breaker of sieve conveyor 2 (option)............................................ 265
6.13.1.10 Transition lock sieve conveyor 2 (option)..............................................265
6.13.1.11 Synchronous adjustment of sieve conveyors........................................ 266
6.13.1.12 Drive speed-dependent sieve conveyor automatic control....................269
6.13.1.13 Leaf chain.............................................................................................. 274
6.13.1.14 Leaf scrapers.........................................................................................280
6.13.1.15 Pull-off rods in the leaf separation........................................................ 284
6.13.2 Separation..............................................................................................285
6.13.2.1 Pintle belt 1............................................................................................ 285
6.13.2.2 Drive speed-dependent pintle belt automatic control............................ 289
6.13.2.3 Deflector roller 1.................................................................................... 292
6.13.2.4 Dirt discharge conveyor.........................................................................295
6.13.2.5 Pintle belt 2............................................................................................296
6.13.2.6 Deflector roller 2.................................................................................... 300
6.13.2.7 DoubleSelect (option)............................................................................ 304
6.13.2.8 Pintle belt 1/2 inclination........................................................................305
6.13.2.9 Pintle belt 3............................................................................................309
6.13.2.10 Deflector roller 3.................................................................................... 313
6.13.2.11 Pintle belt 4............................................................................................316
6.13.2.12 Rotating finger comb (UFK).................................................................. 320
6.13.2.13 Pintle belt 4 inclination........................................................................... 325
6.13.2.14 Synchronous adjustment of pintle belts................................................ 328
6.13.3 Picking....................................................................................................333
6.13.3.1 Picking conveyor....................................................................................334
6.13.3.2 Trash conveyor...................................................................................... 338
6.13.3.3 Trash conveyor reverse (option)........................................................... 342
6.13.3.4 Trash discharge conveyor..................................................................... 344
6.13.3.5 Collection box (option)...........................................................................344
6.13.3.6 Potato crusher (option)..........................................................................345
6.14 Bunker....................................................................................................347
6.14.1 Bunker folding section and bunker flap.................................................348
6.14.2 Raising/lowering bunker........................................................................ 350
6.14.3 Bunker walking floor.............................................................................. 351
6.14.4 Bunker filling conveyor.......................................................................... 352
6.14.5 Filling bunker at bunker machine.......................................................... 353
6.15 Unloading bunker at bunker machine................................................... 357
6.15.1 Articulated bunker section (optional)..................................................... 358
6.15.2 Tray filler (optional)................................................................................359
6.15.3 Reset bunker floor................................................................................. 360
6.16 Bunker scales (option)...........................................................................361
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6.16.1 Design and function...............................................................................361
6.16.2 Weighing................................................................................................ 362
6.16.2.1 Operation of scales............................................................................... 363
6.16.2.2 Commissioning after delivery of machine............................................. 364
6.16.2.3 Start/end weighing................................................................................. 364
6.16.2.4 Set current weighed amount to 0..........................................................365
6.16.2.5 Run zeroing........................................................................................... 365
6.16.2.6 Calibrate scales..................................................................................... 366
6.16.2.7 Continuing operation of scales..............................................................367
6.16.2.8 Counter.................................................................................................. 368
6.17 Overloading bunker (option)..................................................................369
6.17.1 Unload conveyor and bunker rear wall................................................. 370
6.17.2 Walking floor bunker trough and unloading conveyor........................... 374
6.17.3 Bunker filling conveyor and picking conveyor....................................... 375
6.17.4 Filling bunker at overloading bunker machine.......................................376
6.18 Bunker unloading with overloading bunker........................................... 380
6.18.1 Tray filler overloading bunker (option)...................................................382
6.19 Pump distributor gears.......................................................................... 383
6.20 Hydraulic system................................................................................... 385
6.21 Compressed air system.........................................................................388
6.21.1 Compressed air reservoir...................................................................... 388
6.22 Central lubricating system (optional)..................................................... 389
6.22.1 Intermediate lubrication......................................................................... 391
6.23 Video system (option)............................................................................392
6.23.1 Analogue video system (option)............................................................393
6.23.1.1 ROPA video switch (option).................................................................. 397
6.23.2 Digital video system (option)................................................................. 400
6.24 Electrics..................................................................................................402
6.24.1 Voltage monitoring.................................................................................402
6.24.2 Fuses..................................................................................................... 402
6.25 Shutdown............................................................................................... 403
7 Maintenance and service.........................................405
7.1 Pump distributor gears (PDG)...............................................................408
7.2 Hydraulic system................................................................................... 409
7.2.1 Hydraulic fluid tank for machine hydraulics...........................................411
7.2.1.1 Changing hydraulic fluid........................................................................ 412
7.2.1.2 Replacing return filter element.............................................................. 414
7.2.2 Replacing tractor hydraulic system pressure filter element...................416
7.2.3 Exchanging the drive wheel suction filter element................................ 417
7.3 Axle........................................................................................................ 418
7.4 Pneumatic system................................................................................. 419
7.5 Pickup.................................................................................................... 420
7.5.1 Ridge pickup..........................................................................................420
7.5.1.1 Ridge roller............................................................................................ 420
7.5.1.1.1 Ridge roller wiper.................................................................................. 420
7.5.1.1.2 Adjusting ridge centring sensor.............................................................421
7.5.2 Pickup model without ridge rollers........................................................ 422
7.5.3 Swath pickup model.............................................................................. 423
7.5.3.1 Adjustment of cover belt tension and synchronous run........................ 423
7.5.3.2 Swath pickup gears............................................................................... 424
7.5.4 Shares....................................................................................................425
7.5.5 Disc coulter............................................................................................425
7.5.6 Hydraulic disc coulter (optional)............................................................ 426
7.5.7 Leaf loading roller..................................................................................427
7.6 Sieving channel and leaf separation..................................................... 428
7.6.1 Lifter chain............................................................................................. 428
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7.6.1.1 Tension...................................................................................................428
7.6.1.2 Replacing lifter chain............................................................................. 429
7.6.2 Sieve conveyor 1...................................................................................429
7.6.2.1 Tension...................................................................................................430
7.6.2.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............................................................431
7.6.2.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 1.................................................................. 432
7.6.3 Shaker....................................................................................................432
7.6.4 Sieve conveyor 2...................................................................................433
7.6.4.1 Tension...................................................................................................433
7.6.4.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............................................................434
7.6.4.3 Replacing sieve conveyor 2.................................................................. 435
7.6.5 Leaf chain.............................................................................................. 435
7.6.5.1 Tension...................................................................................................436
7.6.5.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............................................................437
7.6.5.3 Replacing leaf chain.............................................................................. 438
7.6.6 Leaf scrapers.........................................................................................439
7.7 Separation..............................................................................................440
7.7.1 Pintle belt 1............................................................................................440
7.7.1.1 Tension...................................................................................................440
7.7.1.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............................................................441
7.7.2 Deflector roller 1.................................................................................... 443
7.7.3 Dirt discharge conveyor.........................................................................444
7.7.3.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................444
7.7.4 Pintle belt 2............................................................................................445
7.7.4.1 Tension...................................................................................................445
7.7.4.2 Adjustment of synchronous run.............................................................446
7.7.5 Deflector roller 2.................................................................................... 447
7.7.6 Pintle belt 1/2 inclination....................................................................... 447
7.7.7 Pintle belt 3............................................................................................448
7.7.7.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................448
7.7.8 Deflector roller 3.................................................................................... 449
7.7.9 Pintle belt 4............................................................................................450
7.7.9.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................450
7.7.10 Rotating finger comb (UFK).................................................................. 451
7.7.10.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................451
7.7.11 Pintle belt 4 inclination.......................................................................... 452
7.8 Picking conveyor....................................................................................453
7.8.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................453
7.9 Trash conveyor...................................................................................... 454
7.9.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................454
7.10 Trash discharge conveyor..................................................................... 455
7.10.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................455
7.11 Collection box........................................................................................ 456
7.11.1 Adjustment of tension and synchronous run.........................................456
7.12 Potato crusher....................................................................................... 457
7.12.1 Distance adjustment.............................................................................. 457
7.12.2 Tension adjustment................................................................................458
7.13 Locks......................................................................................................459
7.14 Bunker....................................................................................................460
7.14.1 Ultrasound sensor..................................................................................460
7.14.2 Bunker walking floor.............................................................................. 461
7.14.2.1 Tension of bunker walking floor chains................................................. 462
7.14.2.2 Drive chains...........................................................................................463
7.15 Overloading bunker............................................................................... 464
7.15.1 Ultrasound sensors................................................................................464
7.15.2 Walking floor.......................................................................................... 465
7.15.2.1 Walking floor tensioning........................................................................ 466
7.15.2.2 Walking floor drive chain....................................................................... 467
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7.15.3 Unloading conveyor............................................................................... 468
7.15.3.1 Adjust synchronous run of the unloading conveyor.............................. 469
7.15.3.2 Unloading conveyor drive chain............................................................ 470
7.16 Lubricating points of cardan shafts....................................................... 471
7.17 Shutdown for an extended period......................................................... 472
7.18 Dismantling and disposal...................................................................... 472
8 Malfunction and remedies....................................... 473
8.1 Safety circuits........................................................................................ 475
8.2 Electrics..................................................................................................476
8.2.1 Safety fuses...........................................................................................476
8.2.2 List of fuses (melting fuses).................................................................. 477
8.2.3 Electronic fuses..................................................................................... 478
8.2.4 List of self-resetting electronic fuses with LED..................................... 479
8.3 Relay list................................................................................................ 482
8.4 Color codes for electric wiring...............................................................483
8.5 Troubleshooting at the tractor terminal..................................................484
8.5.1 Overview of diagnostic menus.............................................................. 485
8.5.1.1 Digital inputs at bunker machine...........................................................485
8.5.1.2 Digital inputs at overloading bunker machine....................................... 486
8.5.1.3 Analogue inputs at bunker machine......................................................487
8.5.1.4 Analogue inputs at overloading bunker machine.................................. 488
8.5.1.5 Rpm inputs.............................................................................................489
8.5.1.6 Pressure sensors...................................................................................490
8.5.1.7 PWM + SW outputs at bunker machine................................................491
8.5.1.8 PWM + SW outputs at overloading bunker machine............................ 493
8.5.1.9 CAN-BUS...............................................................................................495
8.5.1.10 Error memory.........................................................................................496
8.5.1.11 Controls A10 and A20...........................................................................496
8.5.2 Diagnostic menus "Freely assignable control element".........................497
8.5.3 Bunker scale diagnostic menu.............................................................. 498
8.6 Welding on the machine........................................................................498
8.7 Jacking up of the vehicle...................................................................... 499
8.8 Releasing the brake manually...............................................................500
8.8.1 Pneumatic deactivation of brake........................................................... 501
8.8.2 Hydraulic deactivation of brake............................................................. 502
8.9 Hydraulic valves.....................................................................................503
8.10 Central lubrication system – bleeding and removal of blockages..........504
8.11 Overview of field settings...................................................................... 506
8.12 Checklist for optimising the lifting quality/storage quality...................... 508
9 Lists/Tables/Plans/Diagrams/Maintenance
Verification.................................................................509
9.1 Lubricating and operating supplies........................................................511
9.2 Maintenance table................................................................................. 512
9.3 Lubricating plan (lubrication with grease gun).......................................515
9.4 Lubricant recoding table........................................................................ 517
9.5 Filter cartridges......................................................................................518
9.6 Torque table for screws and nuts (Nm).................................................519
9.7 Lubricating plans....................................................................................520
9.7.1 Central lubrication (optional)................................................................. 520
9.8 Maintenance verification........................................................................ 521
9.8.1 Maintenance verification oil change + filter exchange...........................521
9.8.2 Maintenance confirmation......................................................................522
9.8.3 Software updates...................................................................................523
9.9 Confirmation about instructions given to the driver............................... 524
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9.10 Safety instructions................................................................................. 525
9.11 ROPA Handover confirmation............................................................... 527
9.12 ROPA First Use Record........................................................................ 529
10 Index...........................................................................531
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Preface
1 Preface
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Preface
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new ROPA machine. Please take the
time and read thoroughly the operating manual. The operating manual is primarily
intended for the machine operator. It contains all information required for safe oper-
ation of this machine, informs about safe handling and gives hints on practical use
as well as for self-help and servicing. The respective safety information is based on
the safety, work and health protection regulations applicable at the time of printing of
this operating manual. In case of questions about the machine, on operation of the
machine or on ordering of spare parts, please contact the dealer in your vicinity or the
manufacturer directly:
ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH
Sittelsdorf 24
D-84097 Herrngiersdorf
Phone Customer Service + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 203
Phone Spare Parts + 49 – 87 85 – 96 01 202
Fax + 49 – 87 85 – 566
Internet www.ropa-maschinenbau.de
Email Customer Service [email protected]
Email Spare Parts [email protected]
Important information
Original ROPA spare parts have been especially developed for your machine.
They conform to the high ROPA standards for safety and reliability. We would like
to point out that parts and accessories not approved by ROPA may not be used
on ROPA machines, otherwise the safety and operability of the machine may be
impaired. We cannot assume any responsibility for such installations, additions or
reconstructions. In case of unauthorized modifications to the machine, any war-
ranty claim lapses! Furthermore, the Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) or
regulatory approvals can be declared ineffective. This also applies if seals or seal-
ing wax applied by the factory are removed.
WARNING
In rare cases, massive interference of vehicle electronics or malfunctions of the
machine may occur due to operation of improperly installed electronic appliances
(e.g. radios or other appliances emitting electromagnetic radiation). In case of
such interference, the complete machine may suddenly stop operating or execute
unwanted functions.
In such cases, immediately shut off the sources of interference and immediately
shut down the machine.
If needed, notify the ROPA company or the nearest authorised customer service of
ROPA.
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We expressly reserve the right to make technical modifications for the purpose of
improving our machines or increasing the safety standards – even without specific
notification.
All information about directions given in this operating manual (front, rear, right, left)
are in relation to the driving direction forward. Please always state the serial num-
ber of the machine for any orders of spare parts and technical inquiries. You will
find the chassis number on the name plate and on the vehicle chassis above the
name plate.
Please have the machine serviced according to regulations. Comply with the infor-
mation given in this operating manual and have parts subject to wear replaced in
due time respectively ensure timely repairs. Have the machine respectively main-
tained or repaired according to regulations.
Listen for suddenly occurring, unusual noises and have their cause remedied
before the machine is operated further, since otherwise heavy damage or costly
repairs to the machine may be caused.
Generally comply with the respective applicable regulations for road traffic and the
applicable regulations on occupational health and safety.
A copy of this manual must be accessible to authorised personnel any time for
the entire lifetime of the machine. Make sure that the manual is supplied with the
machine, e.g. in the event of an onward sale.
We expressly point out that any damage caused by the fact that this operating man-
ual is not or not completely followed, is not covered by the statutory warranty of ROPA.
Even though this operating manual is comprehensive, in your own interest you should
completely and carefully read it and slowly familiarize yourself with the machine using
this operating manual.
ADVICE
This operating manual has been written in compliance with the EU Regulation
1322/2014 and the ISO Standard 3600:2015.
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Name plate and important data
1.1 Name plate and important data
The name plate (1) of the machine is located on the front bunker upright under the
chassis number (2) up to serial number 2H0063.
1
2
From serial number 2H0064, the name plate (3) of the machine is located on the front
bunker upright above the chassis number (4).
4
3
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Name plate and important data
Please enter the data of your machine in the following image of the name plate. You
will need this data for ordering spare parts.
Name plate up to 2020 model year
Name plate 2021 model year
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Serial numbers of pickups
Name plate from 2022 model year
1.2 Serial numbers of pickups
Starting from the 2019 model year, the serial number (1) of all pickup versions is
always located on the upper right (in the direction of travel) side contour of the pickup.
1
Example - ridge pickup on Keiler 2
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Preface
Declaration of Conformity
1.3 Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity belongs to separately provided documents and is
handed over on the delivery of the machine.
The CE marking of the machine is a constituent part of the name plate.
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